What profound realization did Sapatnekar have about Sai Baba's nature after hearing his own life story?

Hearing his own life story recounted in detail by Sai Baba, who was seemingly talking to a shepherd woman, led Sapatnekar to a profound realization. As detailed in Shri Sai Satcharitra Chapter 48, he was filled with great wonder and deep respect. He understood that Baba was a "great knower of the inner self" and that everything was as clear to Baba as a "gooseberry in the palm of the hand." The narrative explains that this is because Baba is the form of Brahman, and the entire universe is his family. For Baba, there is no duality of "mine" and "thine" because He has manifested as the universe itself. This experience transformed Sapatnekar's perception, helping him grasp the non-dual, all-pervading nature of Sai Baba.